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engine of growth

[ˈɛndʒɪn əv ɡroʊθ]
nounpl: engines of growth
motor de crescimento
1. A primary force, factor, or mechanism that drives economic expansion, development, or progress
Technology has become the main engine of growth for the global economy.
A tecnologia tornou-se o principal motor de crescimento da economia global.
2. A key driver or catalyst that propels advancement in any field or sector
Education is considered an engine of growth for developing nations.
A educação é considerada um motor de crescimento para as nações em desenvolvimento.
Synonyms
driver of growthgrowth drivercatalyst for growthgrowth factorprimary forcemotor econômico
Antonyms
obstacle to growthimpedimentconstraintbarrier to development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
motor de crescimento
Most common usage in Brazilian economic discourse
São Paulo
motor de crescimento
Standard business and economic terminology
Portugal
motor de crescimento
Used in European Portuguese economic contexts
General
alavanca de crescimento
Alternative translation emphasizing leverage

Related Idioms & Phrases

prime mover
driving force
fuel for growth
catalyst for expansion
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